Which library schools give candidates an edge (you prefer candidates from these schools)?

The ones that enforce a more holistic curriculum. I want to know candidates at least learned about different aspects of librarianship.

Are there any library schools whose alumni you would be reluctant to hire?

The ones that crank out graduates who then bemoan that they should have gone to trade school.

What advice do you have for students who want to make the most of their time in library school?

Learn the history & theory behind WHY things are done certain ways in the Library world. It’s a lot easier to enact change when you know the whole story. Just coming into an interview or job and saying your new theories are better… you are basically just creating antagonism.

Also, have some sort of customer service work experience, library or no.

(These both are basically people skills)

Do you have any other comments, for library schools or students, or about the survey?

We often get several hundred applicants for each job and most are of equal experience. Don’t take it personally that you can’t b a finalist for each one.